GRE Word List

CONSANGUINITY

the quality or state of being consanguineous

The meaning of the word consanguinity is the quality or state of being consanguineous.

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WordMeaning
canvassto go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments
parlancespeech
adventitiouscoming from another source and not inherent or innate
avantgardegroup of artists whose work is based on the newest ideas and methods; CF. vanguard
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caninea conical pointed tooth
incessantcontinuing or following without interruption : unceasing
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fluctuateto shift back and forth uncertainly
escapadea usually adventurous action that runs counter to approved or conventional conduct